EHS Teacher Assistant

About the role

Erie Neighborhood House provides comprehensive support to immigrant and low-income families in Chicago. Since 1870, the organization has evolved to meet the changing needs of these communities. Today, Erie House offers a wide range of programs including early childhood education, mental health services, adult education, legal assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

• Promote early education to the most needed communities by partnering with the classroom team to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans.
• Work with the classroom team to effectively manage the classroom environment.
• Promote recognition, acceptance, and positive interactions among children, families, and staff in the classroom.
• Complete and facilitate lesson plans in cooperation with the classroom team.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Illinois Gateways Infant Toddler credential level 3.
• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Sex Offender background checks are mandatory.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Knowledge of DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start performance standards.

Benefits

• Compensation of $37,200-$40,200 based on experience.
• Generous paid time off, including 12 accrued sick days, 3 personal days, a paid birthday off, 8 paid holidays, and two weeks fully paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Development opportunities, including employer-sponsored learning and development programs, and tuition assistance.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care.
• 403b with employer match.
• Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability.
• Wellness support.

Pay

$37,200 - $40,200 based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time on-site work.

Team Member Benefits

• Compensation of $37,200-$40,200 based on experience.
• Generous paid time off, including 12 accrued sick days, 3 personal days, a paid birthday off, 8 paid holidays, and two weeks fully paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Development opportunities, including employer-sponsored learning and development programs, and tuition assistance.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care.
• 403b with employer match.
• Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability.
• Wellness support.

Sign-On Incentive

A sign-on bonus of $500 upon hire and another $500 upon completion of 90 days.

Application Information

No telephone calls please! Erie Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

For more information about Erie Neighborhood House, visit www.eriehouse.org.